174 Watermelon Road, Ovett, MS 39464

New Listing
$437,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Square Footage: 1,874 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 1,306,800 Status: Active
Current Price: $437,000 List Date: 8/17/2026 Last Modified: 8/17/2026

Overview

Description

Dreaming of Farm Life? This 3 bdrm, 2bth beauty sits pretty on a hill where you'll enjoy gentle breezes all year long. It overlooks the rolling pastures where the cattle graze and the ducks play in the picturesque pond. The wrap-around porch calls you home and welcomes your guests into the cozy great room, featuring a centralized fireplace, while the primary suite sits to one side of the house lulling you away to restful bliss, while the roomy guests' rooms are dissected by the roomy guest bath. The island kitchen overlooks the scenic views of the back of the home, supporting the household goods for those wholesome meals. Bring your Livestock. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced with plenty of space to store the tools to keep a busy farm moving. Bonuses include, covered pavilion with a fire pit for entertaining. A shed to store the RV or trailers. And a farm is not complete without a 20 x 35 barn, with stalls and leans. A generator easily plugs in to the designated 50 amp plu ...

Listing Details MLS# 4159421

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
New Construction
No
Approx Lot Size Acres
30
Approx H/C SqFt
1874
SqFt Source
Owner
List Price/SqFt
233.19
Year Built Known
Yes
Year Built
2005
Year Built Source
Owner
Carport Spaces
2
Total Floors
Yes
Bedrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
2
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplaces Total
Yes
Pool
No
School District
Jones CO Dist
Home Warranty
No
Accessibility Features
No
Garage Spaces
0
Bathrooms Half
0
Bathrooms Three Quarter
0

Property Features

Structure Type: House Architectural Style: Farmhouse; Ranch Lot Features: Farm; Fenced; Sloped Levels: Multi/Split Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s); Double Vanity; Granite Counters; Kitchen Island; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Closet(s) Kitchen Features: Granite Counters; Kitchen Island Bathroom Features: Double Vanity; Separate Tub & Shower; Soaking Tub; Walk-In Shower Fireplace Features: Gas Log; Propane Appliances: Cooktop; Dishwasher; Exhaust Fan; Microwave; Refrigerator Flooring: Carpet; Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Laundry Features: Inside; Laundry Room Security Features: None Cooling: Central Air; Electric Heating: Central; Electric; Propane Utilities: Cable Available; Electricity Available; Phone Available; Sewer Connected; Water Available; Propane Sewer: Septic Tank Water Source: Community Foundation Details: Slab Listing Terms: Bank Loan; Cash; Conventional; FHA Roof: Architectural Shingles Patio And Porch Features: Wrap Around Exterior Features: Fire Pit; Garden Fencing: Full Yard Driveway Features: Paved Drive Parking Features: Attached Carport; Driveway; Paved Other Structures: Barn(s); Gazebo; RV/Boat Storage; Shed(s) Community Features: None Waterfront Features: Pond Horse Amenities: Barn; Hay Storage; Pasture; Stable(s) Showing Requirements: Use ShowingTime Service Disclosures: None

Address and Location Information

Street Number
174
Street Name
Watermelon
Street Suffix
Road
County
Jones
State
MS
Zip Code
39464
Parcel Number
026-20-00-008.01
PPIN
42107
Subdivision
None
Directions to Property
From Petal, take MS-42 E to MS-15 N toward Richton. Continue through Richton and turn right onto Watermelon Rd. just past Dollar General. Travel approximately 0.9 miles. Property is on the right. From Laurel, take MS-15 S toward Richton. Continue approximately 18 miles to Richton. Turn left onto Watermelon Rd. (just before the Dollar General if traveling south). Continue approximately 0.9 miles.
Community Of
N/A

Listing Information

Listing Service
Full Service

Tax and Financial Information

Tax Annual Amount
2169.9
Tax Year
2025
Homestead Y/N
Yes
Homestead Year
2025
Additional Exemptions Y/N
No
Flood Insurance Required?
No
Leasehold Y/N
No
Association
No
Covenants Y/N
No
Legal Description
20.06.10 A Parcel of land in the E 1/2 of the NE 1/4

Parking Features

Parking Total
2
Attached Carport
Yes
Driveway
Yes
Paved
Yes

More Information

Barn Features

Barn
Yes

Horse Amenities

Horse Amenities
Yes
Barn
Yes
Hay Storage
Yes
Pasture
Yes
Stable(s)
Yes

Showing Requirements

Showing
Appointment Required
Lockbox Location
Front Door
Use ShowingTime Service
Yes

Remarks & Miscellaneous

Public Remarks
Dreaming of Farm Life? This 3 bdrm, 2bth beauty sits pretty on a hill where you'll enjoy gentle breezes all year long. It overlooks the rolling pastures where the cattle graze and the ducks play in the picturesque pond. The wrap-around porch calls you home and welcomes your guests into the cozy great room, featuring a centralized fireplace, while the primary suite sits to one side of the house lulling you away to restful bliss, while the roomy guests' rooms are dissected by the roomy guest bath. The island kitchen overlooks the scenic views of the back of the home, supporting the household goods for those wholesome meals. Bring your Livestock. The property is fully fenced and cross-fenced with plenty of space to store the tools to keep a busy farm moving. Bonuses include, covered pavilion with a fire pit for entertaining. A shed to store the RV or trailers. And a farm is not complete without a 20 x 35 barn, with stalls and leans. A generator easily plugs in to the designated 50 amp plug to keep things safe and going during power outages. Schedule your private showing today and experience all that this exceptional property has to offer.

Structure Type

House
Yes

Architectural Style

Farmhouse
Yes
Ranch
Yes

Lot Features

Farm
Yes
Fenced
Yes
Sloped
Yes

Levels

Multi/Split
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water Source

Community
Yes

Listing Terms

Bank Loan
Yes
Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes

Waterfront Features

Pond
Yes

Interior Features

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Double Vanity
Yes
Granite Counters
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Walk-In Closet(s)
Yes

Utilities

Cable Available
Yes
Electricity Available
Yes
Phone Available
Yes
Sewer Connected
Yes
Water Available
Yes
Propane
Yes

Kitchen Features

Granite Counters
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes

Bathroom Features

Double Vanity
Yes
Separate Tub & Shower
Yes
Soaking Tub
Yes
Walk-In Shower
Yes

Fireplace Features

Gas Log
Yes
Propane
Yes

Appliances

Cooktop
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Exhaust Fan
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes

Flooring

Carpet
Yes
Ceramic Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Laundry Features

Inside
Yes
Laundry Room
Yes

Security Features

None
Yes

Cooling

Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes
Propane
Yes

Foundation Details

Slab
Yes

Exterior Construction/Siding

Brick Veneer
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Roof

Architectural Shingles
Yes

Exterior Features

Fire Pit
Yes
Garden
Yes

Patio And Porch Features

Wrap Around
Yes

Fencing

Full Yard
Yes

Driveway Features

Paved Drive
Yes

Other Structures

Barn(s)
Yes
Gazebo
Yes
RV/Boat Storage
Yes
Shed(s)
Yes

Community Features

None
Yes

Disclosures

None
Yes
Listing Office: Cadence Realty Group LLC
Listing Agent: Wendy J Gay
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: August - 17 - 2026
Information is deemed to be reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright 2026 MLS United, LLC.